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'And then it's silence': Wuerl unveils conclave mystery
Speaking on WTOP Thursday, the Archbishop of Washington described how the atmosphere changed among the cardinals the moment they entered the Sistine Chapel and how the cardinals knew Jorge Bergoglio would be the next pope.
5 things you don't know about the Washington Humane Society
From a program for soldiers interested in animal training to pet abuse centers, here are a few features offered by the Washington Humane Society that you may not know about.
Rand Paul wants influence in growing the GOP
After drawing national attention with his 13-hour filibuster on the government's use of drones, Sen. Rand Paul has emerged as a potential new leader of the Republican Party. But he doesn't necessarily see himself in that position.
House is latest to pressure Redskins to change name
The latest effort to get the Redskins to change the team's name comes from several House Democrats in the form of a new bill seeking to void the Redskins trademark.
A Cinderella Story: Washington Ballet's spin on a classic fairy tale
The Washington Ballet will perform "Cinderella" at the Kennedy Center this week. WTOP Living caught up with the director to talk about the story behind the ballet.
2013 RAMMY Award nominees
The District's top chefs and restaurateurs gathered at The Hamilton in D.C. Tuesday to hear the finalists of the 2013 RAMMY Awards. Here are this year's nominees.
Six easy ways to conserve water on World Water Day
Here a look at what steps you can take to conserve water and promote quality in honor of World Water Day on Friday.
Cherry blossom Petal Pass gives retail discounts
The National Cherry Blossom Festival is offering discounts at area businesses, including Macys, Subway and Georgetown Cupcakes.
Advice for viewing the cherry blossoms
Here's what you need to know about Metro and parking during the Cherry Blossom Festival.
Cherry blossom app puts events at your fingertips
Can't wait for the Cherry Blossom Festival to start? Good news - there's an app for that.
Off the 8's: No ifs, ands or 'butts' -- get screened
WTOP editor Mike Jakaitis thought he was being nice by donating blood. The gesture ended up saving his life.
Temperatures chillier than normal as spring arrives
It may not feel like it, but spring officially arrived at 7:02 a.m. Wednesday.
Downtown D.C. by the numbers: People are slobs
The Downtown D.C. Business Improvement District’s annual report for 2012 is out, and its most interesting statistics reveal an unfortunate truth: People are slobs.
Yards gets Desi Living furniture store
Desi Living Loft Furniture has leased 3,000 square feet in D.C. at the Foundry Lofts apartment building in The Yards development. It becomes the first nonfood retailer at The Yards.
Virginia leads states in green construction
When it comes to being green, Virginia has something to crow about - it's leading the country in constructing energy efficient and environmentally friendly buildings.
Number of tickets from red light cameras increases in D.C.
Cameras propped on top of red lights in D.C. are leading to citations for scores of drivers.
Howard University to develop new student housing
Howard University is planning a $107 million residential expansion at its Northwest D.C. campus to accommodate more than 1,300 students.
Trial in case of slain German socialite postponed
A judge has indefinitely postponed the trial of a German man charged in his wife's death after a doctor said the defendant remains at imminent risk of death.
NPS pushes back cherry tree peak bloom in D.C.
The National Park Service is updating its predicted peak bloom time for the District of Columbia's cherry trees, now saying the peak bloom will come in early April.
DC aquarium open later for Cherry Blossom Festival
National Aquarium in Washington will have extended hours during Cherry Blossom Festival
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